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Asia divided into its principall regions in which may be seen the extent of the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms and States which at present divide Asia

infoBerry, William; Sanson, Nicolas; 1680

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This late 17th century map of Asia is by William Berry, based on an earlier map by the French cartographer Nicolas Sanson. Dedicated to King Charles II, it features the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom in its elaborate cartouche.

Details

Date

1680

Map Maker

Berry, William; Sanson, Nicolas

Printer/Publisher

William Berry

Publication Location

London

Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Insets

Cartouche

Coat of Arms

Features

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Jungle/Wooded Area

Library Catalogue

Alternative Title

Asia distinguished into its principall parts

Creator

Berry, William, fl. 1669-1708, creator
Sanson, Nicolas, 1600-1667

Published/Created Date

1680

Publication Place

London

Publisher

Sold by William Berry at the signe of the Globe between Charing-Cross and White-Hall

Description

At head of map: Asia distinguished into its principall parts viz. Turky in Asia, Arabia, Persia, India, China, Tartaria, the islands of Japan, of the Philippines, of the Moluckes, of the Sundaes, of Ceylan, and of the Maldivies, where are set down the empires, monarchies, kingdoms, and states which are found there at present.
Dedication in cartouche: To the most serene and most sacred majesty of Charles II by the grace of God, King of Great Brittain, France and Ireland. This map of Asia is humbly dedicated, and presented by your majesties loyal subject, and servant William Berry.
Map of Asia from Saudi Arabia, Russia, India, China, Japan to Southeast Asia. Relief shown pictorially.
No. 49 of 69 maps bound together in composite atlas.
Scale [ca. 1:12 165 120].

Extent

1 map
52.3 x 86.2 cm. on sheet 60.8 x 95.5 cm.
b&w, color illustration

Extent of Digitization

Complete work digitized.

Language

English

Call Number

1973 Folio 10

Format

cartographic

Genre

Atlases
Engravings
Hand coloring
Maps
Maps in books

Resource Type

Maps, Atlases & Globes

Subject (Geographic)

Asia --Maps --Early works to 1800
Asia, Central --Maps --Early works to 1800
South Asia --Maps --Early works to 1800
Southeast Asia --Maps --Early works to 1800

Access

Public

Rights

The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Orbis ID

8477124

Object ID (OID)

2046687

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